Work to refurbish Edinburgh's historic North Bridge is set to spark travel disruption as the revamp moves into a "crucial stage".
Traffic across the 18th-Century bridge is set to be limited to a single lane in both directions from Monday February 17.
Some bus stops will also be removed temporarily.
Described as "essential repairs and maintenance" this stage of the scheme is expected to last around 16 months.
The £22 million project, which began in 2018, is seen as vital to secure the A-listed crossing's long-term future.
Edinburgh Council have said the road restrictions are necessary.
Transport leader Councillor Lesley Macinnes said: “We have reached a crucial stage in the project to refurbish this historic bridge, which provides a vital transport link between the north and south of Edinburgh.
“Now, as the team prepares to carry out essential work on street level and below, it’s necessary that we introduce some road restrictions. We have worked closely with bus companies and the emergency services to ensure minimum disruption during this period and will continue to monitor traffic flow for the duration.”
